Hypertension

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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Hypertension, renovascular, Hypertension, essential (primary), Hypertension, secondary, NOS, Hypertension, malignant

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Cardiovascular Problems (old)
Type:	[[:Category: Medical Problem (old)]][[Category: Medical Problem (old)]]
Main Diagnosis:	Hypertension
Sub Diagnosis:	HYPERTENSION
Diagnosis Code:	15700 - Hypertension
Comorbid Diagnosis:	Yes
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
Program:	CC & Med
Status:	Currently Collected

Diagnostic codes – Clarification of coding convention for HYPERTENSION / BP problems

February 14.01

Since we have a number of codes for BP problems, the following has been decided for the coding of BP problems in unit.

If a patient is having hypertensive blood pressure problems in unit, please do not use 157 in the admit or acquired slots. Use code 199-19. This code can be used if a patient has an underlying condition of HTN (comorbid) OR if you are not sure why he is having hypertensive BP problems, but the problem is significant and is being treated. (if it is due to inotropes – do not code).

Code 199-8 (hypotension NYD) should be used if a patient is having hypotension that is not related to septic, cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock.

Code 898 – we will go back to using this for POST-OP patients only with any type of significant BP problems unrelated to septic, cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock.

If a patient is in septic, cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock – do not use any of the BP codes listed above. This diagnosis is self explanatory.

The database has been audited and fixed up to reflect the current coding conventions.